The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC)

The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) is Australia’s largest regional convention centre, capable of handling corporate and association conferences and meetings, national and international incentives, banquets, exhibitions, concerts, sporting and special events.

Exclusive in size and purpose-designed, the Centre offers state of the art equipment and total wireless technology allowing delegates and visitors to log on to email and the internet from where ever they are in the venue.

Conveniently located in the heart of Broadbeach, just 500 metres from pristine white sand beaches, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is perfectly situated to bring you world-class events.

Explore Gold Coast

From golden beaches to lush tropical hinterland, thrill-seeking theme parks to pampering day spas, world-class shopping to mouth-watering dining, eye-opening tours to amazing cultural experiences – the list of things to do on the Gold Coast is endless.

Enjoying an ideal year round climate and an amazing variety of natural landscapes, including 57 kilometres of surf beaches (40 of which are patrolled to ensure our safety) and 100,000 hectares of world heritage-listed rainforest, ensures the region is one of Australia's most biodiverse cities.

For information on the Gold Coast’s most popular attractions, click hereFor further inspiration on what to experience during your time on the Gold Coast, click here

What's OnThe Gold Coast has hundreds of events to choose from across free events, food and music festivals, markets, theatre, kid's activities and more. Check out what’s on - click here

Gold Coast and Surrounds Known for being the city on the beach with truly epic theme parks, the Gold Coast and its surrounding area has plenty to see and do. To extend your Australian adventure, click here

DiningWith more than 100 restaurants in the chic Broadbeach precinct, delegates are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining options in close proximity to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

For more information on all the fantastic restaurants in Broadbeach, please visit www.broadbeachgc.com

General Information

FlightsThe Gold Coast Airport is just 20 minutes south of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre with regular flights from all capital cities and some Queensland regional centres.

Services are provided domestically by Virgin Australia, Qantas, Jetstar, Tigerair and Airnorth, and internationally through multiple airlines including AirAsia X, Scoot, Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand.

VisasAll travellers other than Australian and New Zealand citizens need to present the following documents to officers in immigration clearance:

a completed and signed Incoming Passenger Card, including health and character declaration

Anyone who arrives without a valid travel document, visa or authority to enter Australia, may be refused entry to Australia or delayed until their identity and claims to enter Australia have been confirmed. Please visit the Department of Immigration’s website’s section for up to date information and further details on tourist visas, working holidays, business visits, students, immigration, Electronic Travel Authority (ETAs), visas and other useful contacts. For further information please visit the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Border Protection

Transport from Brisbane airportAirtrain services run every 15 minutes during the peak hours (and every 30 minutes off-peak) between Brisbane's Domestic and International Airport terminals and the Gold Coast.

For SSA 2019 delegates, we have arranged a special price of $60pp return for the AirTrain and Tram service (which is combined with the G:link).

Gold Coast AirTrain & Tram Terms and Conditions: Valid for travel from 4-14 April 2019. Tickets are non-refundable. Ticket dates can be changed as long as travel is completed before 14 April 2019, after this date the ticket is null and void. Your Airtrain and tram ticket is valid for traavel to and from Brisbane Airport and Ormeau, Coomera, Nerang, Robina or Helensvale station. At Helensvale station you can transfer to the G:link Tram and travel to Parkwood, Parkwood East, Gold Coast University Hospital, Griffith University, Queen Street, Nerang Street, Southport, Southport South, Broadwater Parklands, Main Beach, Surfers Paradise North, Cypress Avenue, CAvill Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Northcliffe, Florida Gardens, Broadbeach North and Broadbeach South tram stations.

Transport from Gold Coast Airport

Bus - Regular bus and shuttle services are available from Gold Coast Airport to Broadbeach. For further information please visit www.goldcoastairport.com.au

Taxi - A taxi rank is conveniently located at the southern end of the terminal, outside the domestic arrivals area. Please refer to www.gccabs.com.au for bookings, fares and further information.

Uber - If you are traveling to Brisbane Airport you can now request an uberx to get where you need to go. The estimated fare travelling from the airport to the Gold Coast Convention Centre is $129 - $170. Please visit the Uber website for more information on pick up locations how to request your Uber.

Transport around the Gold Coast

Local bus, coach, taxi and limousine companies operate regular services to all major attractions, hotel and shopping centres.

There is a bus stop directly in front of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Gold Coast Highway. There are also taxi and limousine ranks at the main entrance.

G:link Light RailThe Gold Coast's G:link light rail system is a 13-kilometre corridor connecting Griffith University to Broadbeach, passing through the key activity centres of Surfers Paradise and Southport. Services run 7-days a week, approximately every 10 to 15 minutes.

A single trip from Surfers Paradise to Broadbeach costs under $4.00 with a go card or $5.20 for a paper ticket. To plan your journey and view fares visit www.translink.com.au or for more information on the G:link visit ridetheg.com.au

Climate – AprilApril is an Autumn month and is an awesome time to visit the Gold Coast as it is the start of the cooler weather making it even more appealing. In Autumn sunny days are followed by cooler nights with the average daytime temperatures generally around 18°C - 25°C For further information on the Gold Coast’s weather with average temperatures please click here

Time ZoneDaylight saving is not observed in Queensland. The time zone in Queensland is Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), UTC +10.